It’s officially Spring and the world is showing it: green leaves, tulip blossoms, pollen in the air. But, not everything starting to bloom this Spring is wanted. Invasive species can be a chokehold on natural growth even in urban environments.
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Jim Schmidt is James Madison University’s seventh president. He will be inaugurated Wednesday, April 8, as his first academic year at JMU comes to a close. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn, asked Schmidt about the feedback he’s heard from students, faculty and staff regarding JMU’s future.
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From casinos and gaming venues to online sports wagering apps, access to legal gambling continues to grow in Virginia. For those who find it difficult to resist the come-ons, a program may help them from giving in to their temptations.
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Governor Abigail Spanberger is considering a bill that could place new limitations on what teachers in public schools can say about the 2021 riot at the United States Capitol.
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Defenders of the Manassas Battlefield in Northern Virginia have won a victory in the on-going fight to prevent a massive data center development next door, and they’re now asking the county, which originally approved the plan, not to appeal.
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A series of encampments along the west side of the Rivanna River near Free Bridge is keeping residents, business owners, and city officials treading water, at odds over what to do.
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School systems across Virginia are developing their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. Although they're still waiting on lawmakers to finalize the state budget, local boards are already making hard decisions – some harder than others.
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